Colt Ford is getting slim for the summer. The singer says he made the decision himself, and his efforts to lose weight have revolved around discipline.
Fans filled nearly two city blocks to hear Hank Williams, Jr. sing his hits during the NRA Country Jam on Friday night (April 10). Lower Broadway in Nashville was shoulder-to-shoulder from 6th Ave. to Honky Tonk Central on 4th Ave., and the crowd arrived early.
Colt Ford is a rare breed of country. A rising name from Athens, Ga., the artist is a unique hybrid of hip-hop and backroads — a quality that not only makes him stand out among the crowd, but has made his journey to stardom an uphill climb.
Colt Ford's first-ever televised concert special debuts next week on AXS-TV. 'Colt Ford: Crank It Up! Live at Wild Adventures' airs at 10PM ET on February 10, immediately following his cameo appearance on another country-themed television show.
Colt Ford stopped by the Taste of Country studio recently to perform his 'Drivin' Around Song.' The notoriously unique singer delivered the country rap song with just a few acoustic instruments, and we have the whole performance on video for you to enjoy.
Growing up, Colt Ford played several sports, but despite a love for 'the game,' music eventually found him, he says. The singer stopped by Taste of Country to chat about music, his childhood and his 'Thanks for Listening' album, which hit in July.
Colt Ford's albums are always packed with famous collaborators. His most recent, 'Thanks for Listening,' included Keith Urban, Justin Moore, Lee Brice and Chase Rice, but his next could be an album for the ladies, featuring a few of country's top ladies.